Loyal Legion Veterans Medal.
Rating
Collection
Frontier Army Museum
Object Name/Title
Loyal Legion Veterans Medal .
Keyword
Loyal Legion Veterans medal ; Military Order of the Loyal Legion ; Civil War
Historical Period
Early-20th Century (1900 - 1935)
Date of Manufacture
Circa 1900
Physical description
Medal is in the shape of a decorative blue, white, and gold Maltese cross with a gold medallion at the center with gold eagle insignia facing left, encircled by the words "Lex Regit, Arma Tuentur". The medal is attached to a red, white, and blue striped silk ribbon. Pin closure on reverse of ribbon.
Nationality
US
Markings
Printed on obverse of medal : "Lex Regit , Arma Tuentur ".
Primary Material
Silk Cloth ; Brass
Color/Finish
Red ; White ; Blue ; Gold
Weight
.5 oz
Dimensions
1.5 " x 3.25 "
Associated Object History
The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) , also known as the Loyal Legion , was organized in April 15 , 1865 , by officers of the Army , Navy , and Marine Corps for the purpose of honoring those loyal to the union during the American Civil War .
Catalog Number
LEAV 61.033.026
Central Control Number
78285
Repository
Frontier Army Museum 100 Reynolds Avenue, Fort Leavenworth KS 66027 913-684-3186
Release statement
Approved for public release ; distribution is unlimited
Library
Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library
Language
Eng
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